Subaru Forester Manuals 2016 Forester Quick Reference Guide | Page 5

Operate Select lever/Shift lever Continuously variable transmission (if equipped) Select lever button With the brake pedal depressed, shift while pressing the button in Shift while pressing the button in Shift without pressing the button Models with Manual mode M = Manual mode: Downshift Upshift With the vehicle either moving or stationary, move the select lever from the D position to the M position to select the manual mode. Shift paddle: Gearshifts can be performed using the shift paddle behind the steering wheel. Manual transmission (if equipped) You must raise the slider and hold it in that position before you can move the shift lever to the R position. To change gears, fully depress the clutch pedal, move the shift lever, and gradually let up on the clutch pedal. 5